Most beautiful gadgets: technology as renaissance masterpieces

Sony VPL-HW50ES projector £2,799. For an authentic home-cinema
experience, you’ll need a projector (and very deep pockets). Sony’s
mean-looking yet relatively affordable HW50ES uses the brand’s own ‘Digital
Reality Creation’ image-processing technology to restore super-HD detail
lost when films are transferred to disc form. While three grand might still
seem a lot to watch a few home movies, the eye-popping 3D may change your
mind. pro.sony.eu

Samsung BD-ES7000 Blu-ray player £249. Samsung continues to produce
some of the most stylish consumer electricals on the planet, and its
BD-ES7000 is the prettiest Blu-ray in its price range. On top of the full HD
3D, it’s Wi-Fi enabled, so content can be streamed from other devices, and
there is access to Samsung’s online Smart Hub services too. samsung.com/uk